Cor Domum: Parenting with Joy Katie Trudeau

Why Giving to Others Makes You Happy  One of my all-time favorite memories was Christmas as a child. Family came in from out of town, there was good food, everyone was happy. Christmas was downright magical as a kid, and the presents didn't hurt either! Getting presents always seems like kids happy. (FYI, receiving gifts IS one of the five love languages!)

But then something happens. You grow up and have your own babies, and you realize that GIVING those Christmas presents is a far more exciting experience. 

It feels good to give. You feel happier when you make others happier. 

But why? As it turns out, there is a little bit of science behind this too! A study from the Harvard Business School found that when individuals give, they activate the pleasure centers in your brain. 

It literally feels good to make other people happy. 
The Challenge Give to another today.... it could be something big... it could be something small like the last piece of cake (especially if you really wanted it!) You don't have to let us know what you did, but let us know when you're done... then you can continue to inspire others! (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)  Encourage your family to start the challenge too!

 
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In this episode, Katie focuses on happiness -- and how you can achieve it. Happiness: What Is It? What Isn't It?  Happiness doesn't mean that everything always goes your way. 

Happiness doesn't mean that you're over-the-moon ecstatic 24/7. 

Far from it.

Happiness means that you choose positivity. You choose to endure. You choose to look on the bright side. You choose to keep on keepin' on - even in the face of adversity. 

Happiness is about the choices you make.

Happiness is about choosing joy in your heart. 
The 7-Day Happiness Challenge Because happiness is about the choices you make, there are things you can do to create a happier life, and the 7-day challenge can help you get there.

Each day, I'll post a new challenge both here and on social media so feel free to follow along!  Back to Nature Give to another Focus on meditation Self-care Attitude of gratitude  Make a new goal Affirmations 
I won't be leaving you alone either; I'll be doing the challenge with you, showing you science-backed reasons how these small acts contribute to happiness. 
 
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In this episode, Katie introduces the 8 principles of Attachment Parenting and how they can relate "natural parenting." Natural parenting is about creating a lifestyle that is responsive, conscious, and responsible.
This episode briefly covers each of the principles of Attachment Parenting and how it can be used to parent by nature. 
She'll cover:
What is natural parenting? What are the principles of Attachment Parenting? Is Attachment Parenting right for your family? How Attachment Parenting can create a lifestyle that fosters joy and happiness  
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In this episode, Katie introduces the 8 principles of Attachment Parenting and how they can relate to any relationship - not just the parent-child relationship.  
She'll cover:
Is Attachment Parenting new? What is the foundation of Attachment Parenting? Is Attachment Parenting right for your family? How A.P. can help strengthen any relationship EVEN if you're not parents yet Resources mentioned in the podcast:
A Natural History of the Senses by Diane Ackerman (aff link) The Attachment Parenting Book : A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby by Dr. Sears (aff link) Blog post mentioned: 5 Principles for Romancing Your Wife Subscribe to my newsletters here.
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In the Season 2 Kickoff, Katie begins by exploring the common parenting labels.  Most importantly, she talks about the good - and the bad- aspects about each label.  Learning about what category you fall into, can help you learn about your own parenting strengths and weaknesses. 

In this episode, we'll cover:
What the common parenting labels are  Helicopter parent Lawnmower parent Free range parent Attachment parent  Wolf Dad  Dragon Mom  The good and the bad qualities of such stereotypes  What you can learn by uncovering what your own label is  What type of parent are you? How can you use that info to bring more happiness into your family? Subscribe to my newsletters here.
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What is your parenting label? What kind of parent are you - and how can you use that info to bring more joy into your life? Comment below!

This episode is a refresher of who we are and what our mission is... and what you'll learn by following along to this podcast. 
In this episode, Katie will talk about: 
What "Cor Domum" means  Her inspiration for starting this podcast  What listeners will learn from the podcast  The goal of the podcast to inspire families to live better, happier lives  Subscribe to my newsletters here.
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